Explore a thought-provoking lecture that examines autism and animal models through a systems perspective, delivered by neuroscientist André Fenton at the Simons Foundation. Delve into innovative approaches for understanding autism spectrum disorders by analyzing the relationship between animal models and human conditions. Learn how systems-level thinking can reshape our understanding of autism research and potentially lead to more effective therapeutic strategies. The hour-long presentation challenges traditional research paradigms and offers fresh insights into the complexities of autism spectrum disorders through the lens of comparative biology and systems neuroscience.